Almost April

One thing is for sure: I started to like this muddy style, when you use your brush almost in an uncontrolled manner, just to create that negligent feel on the subject’s face. But I can tell it takes time and practice to actually achieve this painted look. And of course, a lot of layering because you need more than just one or two layers of paint.

It all started with an imaginary sketch I did in my Derwent Classic One journal (A5), while in the left side of the journal you can see a little gesso mixed with the watercolors underneath the page, a drawing I wasn’t so proud of.

Almost April…almost ready! In no time, this girl arose in my journal! And she’s looking amazing! Don’t ask me how many layers of paint, coz I lost count! It doesn’t really matter, as long as you keep on adding until you get the result you like.

And when she was almost ready to go, I felt she needed a sister, so I’ve created this half-faced upside down girl watching the bald girl from the other side of the page. I wanted something special, so why not draw her sister upside down? It’s the moment to add the last details and call it done…

But wait! This page brings a special message: always listen to yourself! I made this spread page for Exprima-te very scrap! Art Journaling March challenge: ‘feelings’. In fact, these two girls can be seen as being the face of the same person in different stages.

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Hi there, I'm Cristina and I love to paint, draw, sketch, sew, create mixed media pieces and mixed media jewelry, art journaling pages and mixed media journals. It all started back in 2012 when I first saw an art journal and fall in love with it. Read More...